Alex Figueroa
P.3
August 28, 2012
In this myth we see examples of the importance of food, anthropomorphism,
and several fantastical elements. Near the end of the myth, the lazy,
unattractive husband gains a lot of new talents taught to him by the chief’s
son. Most of these, like catching more fish for the village, or being able to
chase more moose, have to do with providing food. He even says that he will “be
able to provide the People with much more food to eat.” So this talent is
something he wants to learn. There is also a small amount of anthropomorphism
when he talks to the whales. This is mixed in with fantastical elements because
he uses crushed whale bone to call to them. Another fantastical element is when
he uses what could presumably be called witchcraft to lure his wife into
marrying him. The hairstring takes on a magical quality.
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